How to Add Sorting Filter in WordPress (Step-by-Step Guide)

Install Unlimited Elements Blocks Library

• Go to the Unlimited Elements plugin page on WordPress.org.

• Click Download, then in your WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin and upload the ZIP file.

• Click Install Now and then Activate to enable the plugin.

Open the Blocks Library

• From your WordPress dashboard, go to Unlimited Elements → Blocks Library.

• This is where all available blocks are listed and managed.

Search for the Sorting Filter Block

• Use the search bar at the top right and type “Sorting Filter”.

• The Sorting Filter block will appear in the results list.

Install the Sorting Filter Block

• Hover over the Sorting Filter block and click Install.

• This adds the block to your available options in the editor.

Add Sorting Filter to a WordPress Page

• Open any page or post using the WordPress block editor.

• Click the (+) Add Block button, search for “Sorting Filter ”, and insert it into the page.

Customize the Sorting Filter Block

Once added, select the Sorting Filter block and use the settings panel on the right. Adjust the Target Widget Name to connect the filter to your post content, choose the Available Sorting Fields and Order (Ascending/Descending), and control the Layout Style (Dropdown or Buttons). Customize the Styling for the Filter Element, Label Text, and Active State to create a functional, visually appealing content reordering system that fits your site’s design.